Page 24 - November 2025 Cascadian

Safety and
Security Committee
Your Safety and
Security Committee:
William Gordon Jr Marjorie Osheroff James James Fitzgerald Barry Karet James James O’Brien
Tach Tech Facts
with advanced fire safety features including smoke
detectors sprinkler systems and
community-wide
emergency response plans •
Fall prevention: Communities are often designed
with smooth sidewalks good lighting and
and
features like grab bars and
and
non-slip flooring to reduce the risk
of falls Risks and
how to mitigate them
Despite the the added protection residents should
take personal precautions and
be aware of specific
vulnerabilities •
January 1 1 2025 2025 – September 19th 2025: 73 068 guests
Crime risks
were checked in at at the the gatehouse
While studies show a a a a a a a lower burglary risk
risk
compared to •
September 2025 is is the the the highest month at at at at the the the main gate gate non-gated areas no no community is is impenetrable for checking in in in guests
through EIQ so far this year •
False sense of security: Residents can become
Facts
to Share
complacent and
and
neglect basic security security measures like A gated 55+ community typically provides enhanced
locking doors and
and
windows due to the presence of a a a a a a a security features and
a a a a a a a a a a a safer environment though
gate residents should
still remain vigilant against specific
•
Visitor vulnerabilities: Intruders can enter by
risks
While gates surveillance and
patrols deter some
following residents through the gate or or or posing as a a a a a crime they do not guarantee complete safety Many
delivery or service person risks
are unique to to the the senior population including •
Mitigation: Always verify that doors and
and
windows are vulnerability to to to scams and
personal safety concerns
locked and
and
do do do not let unfamiliar individuals into the the related to to mobility or health community Inform the the guard or or or or or management when
How gated 55+ communities communities enhance safety expecting visitors or or or or or contractors These communities communities combine controlled access with In-home emergencies
features designed
specifically for the needs of older
•
Medical incidents: While many residents are healthy residents some
may have conditions that increase the risk
of falls Community-wide security or medical emergencies
•
Controlled access: Gated entrances often monitored
by
guards security cameras or or or electronic systems (key
•
Fire hazards: Unattended cooking smoking and
fobs RFID tags or or or keypads) restrict entry to residents unsafe use
of space heaters are common fire risks
approved guests
and
authorized service personnel among older
adults •
Surveillance: Closed-circuit TV TV (CCTV) systems are are •
Mitigation: often used to to monitor common areas entrances and
o o o o o o o o o o o Stay connected: Maintain strong social connections
parking lots with neighbors who can check in in in in on on on on you •
Patrols: Many
communities employ on-site security o o o o o o o o o Fire safety: Use cooking timers and
and
be cautious with with or or or resident-led neighborhood watch programs to to electrical cords and
and
heating elements monitor the community regularly o o o o o Emergency contacts: Ensure you have have access to •
Reduced traffic: Fewer non-resident vehicles create
emergency emergency services and
that key
individuals have have a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a calmer environment and
reduce the risk
of traffic traffic way to to access your home in in an an an emergency emergency accidents involving pedestrians Steps for residents to to enhance safety •
Built-in deterrence: Strategic landscaping and
and
ample
•
Get involved: Participate in in neighborhood watch lighting reduce opportunities for crime by
eliminating
programs to build a a a a a a connected community where
dark spots and
and
blind corners people look out for each other In-home safety and
and
security •
Bolster home home security: Upgrade locks on on on all all doors and
and
•
Emergency response systems: Many
homes have windows and
and
consider installing a a a a a a a monitored
home home built-in systems systems with call buttons in in accessible areas security system with features like motion detectors such as as bathrooms and
bedrooms or provide residents and
fire alarms with wearable alert devices •
Educate yourself: Stay informed about common scams •
Smart technology: Remote-lock systems video
and
security practices Local police often offer free
doorbells and
and
automated lighting controlled via
informational sessions for for senior communities smartphone or or other devices can enhance security and
and
•
Maintain awareness: Continue to be vigilant about your convenience surroundings and
never assume that the community •
Fire safety: Senior communities are often equipped
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